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Arunachala Siva - On The Girivalam Path:
Agni and Yama Lingams ; Niruthi and Varuna Lingams ; Vayu and Kubera Lingams ; Esanya and Indra Lingams


Arunachala Girivalam Map
Detailed Map of outer Arunachala Pathway  ;  Download pdf


Girivalam Aids:
Girivalam Calendar, Moon Phase Chart, Temperature Chart, Road Distance Calculator and Route Suggestion, Train Information, Poornima Myths and Legends. Click to view all Girivalam information


Significance of Girivalam: The Arunachala Puranam declares that: 'the holy Arunachala is the primal, Adi linga. The path around its base is the sacred Yoni. Pradakshina of the Hill is therefore pradakshina of the source of all lingas! Click to read narrative

The Story of Vajrangada:
In days of yore there lived a Pandya King named Vajrangada. He always followed the dharma and was just, dignified, skilful, patient, calm, humble and intelligent. He was a great devotee of Siva. Once he set out hunting, riding a noble horse and entered a forest which extended as far as Arunachala . . . Click to read story